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Pharmacological Interventions Chart
Pharmacological Interventions Chart
Medication
Oral
glucocorticosteroid
(prednisone,
prednisolone,
methylprednisolone,
dexamethasone)
Inhaled
Corticosteroid
(bedomethasone,
budesonide,
fluticasone)
Purpose
Prevent inflammation by
suppressing inflammatory
cells
Reduce airway swelling and
mucus production
Increase responsiveness of
smooth muscle B-receptors
(to help with supplementary
LABA)
Adverse Reactions
Sore throat
Hoarse voice
Thrush
Cough
Leukotriene
Antagonist
(montelukast,
zafirlukast)
Headache
Abdominal pain
indigestion
Delivery
Oral (PO)
6
7
Instruction to Family:
Help the child breath out and breath in slowly
Ensure to rinse the childs mouth after using to avoid
thrush
Non-steroidal Antiinflammatory
(nedocromil sodium,
sodium
cromoglycate)
Medication
Short Acting B2agonist
Purpose
Allows bronchodilation by
stimulating B2-adrenergic
receptors to relax smooth
muscles
Onset: few minutes
Peaks: 15-20 mins
Duration: 2-4 hours
dilation of bronchioles
reduce vagal tone in airways
salbutamol (Ventolin)
trbutaline (Bricanyl
Turbuhaler)
fenoterol (Berotec)
Anticholinergic
Ipratropium bromide
(Atrovent)
Tremors
Tachycardia
Headache
Palpitations
Insomnia
Headache
Stomach upset
Bad taste/ cough
Throat irritation
Adverse Reactions
Tachycardia, palpitations
Tremors
Headache
insomnia
dry mouth
bad taste
tremor
Delivery
Nebulizer:
Inhaler
Inhaler
Nebulizer